Complaints & Recalls
Official Safety Recalls - Important!
31 RecallsThese are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.
Tesla, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024 Cybertruck, 2017-2025 Model 3, and 2020-2025 Model Y vehicles. The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning light may not remain illuminated between drive cycles, failing to warn the driver of low tire pressure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: SB-24-00-018
Recall Date: Dec 17, 2024
Tesla, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2024 Model S, 2015-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles. In the event of an unbelted driver, the seat belt warning light and audible chime may not activate as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: SB-24-00-008
Recall Date: May 28, 2024
Tesla, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2013, 2018-2021 Model S, 2020-2021 Model X, 2018-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. A factory reset muted the Pedestrian Warning System (PWS) sounds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles."
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: SB-24-00-006
Recall Date: Feb 27, 2024
Tesla, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, 2019-2024 Model Y, and 2024 Cybertruck vehicles. An incorrect font size is displayed on the instrument panel for the Brake, Park, and Antilock Brake System (ABS) warning lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems" and 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: SB-24-00-003
Recall Date: Jan 30, 2024
Tesla, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2023 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles equipped with all versions of Autosteer leading up to the version(s) that contains the recall remedy. In certain circumstances when Autosteer is engaged, the prominence and scope of the feature's controls may not be sufficient to prevent driver misuse of the SAE Level 2 advanced driver-assistance feature.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: SB-23-00-008
Recall Date: Dec 12, 2023
Tesla, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Model 3 vehicles. The front suspension lateral link fasteners may loosen, allowing the lateral link to separate from the sub-frame.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: SB-23-31-001
Recall Date: Mar 31, 2023
Tesla, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016-2023 Model S, Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles equipped with Full Self-Driving Beta (FSD Beta) software or pending installation. The FSD Beta system may allow the vehicle to act unsafe around intersections, such as traveling straight through an intersection while in a turn-only lane, entering a stop sign-controlled intersection without coming to a complete stop, or proceeding into an intersection during a steady yellow traffic signal without due caution. In addition, the system may respond insufficiently to changes in posted speed limits or not adequately account for the driver's adjustment of the vehicle's speed to exceed posted speed limits.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: SB-23-00-001
Recall Date: Feb 15, 2023
Tesla, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2022 Model 3 vehicles. The second-row left seat belt buckle and second-row center seat belt anchor may have been incorrectly reassembled during vehicle service.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: SB-22-20-004
Recall Date: Oct 21, 2022
Tesla, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2022 Model 3, 2020-2022 Model Y, and 2021-2022 Model S and Model X vehicles. The window automatic reversal system may not react correctly after detecting an obstruction. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: SB-22-00-013
Recall Date: Sep 19, 2022
Tesla, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Model 3 Performance vehicles. The unit of speed (mph or km/h) may fail to display on the speedometer while in Track Mode. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: SB-22-00-008
Recall Date: Apr 18, 2022
Tesla, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Model Y, Model X, Model S, and 2017-2022 Model 3 vehicles. The Boombox function allows sounds to be played through an external speaker while the vehicle is in motion, which may obscure the Pedestrian Warning System (PWS) sounds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles."
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: SB-22-00-003
Recall Date: Apr 12, 2022
Tesla, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Model S, Model X, and 2017-2020 Model 3 vehicles equipped with Autopilot Computer 2.5 and operating certain firmware releases. The rearview image may not immediately display when the vehicle begins to reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: SB-22-00-004
Recall Date: Mar 18, 2022
Tesla, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Model S, Model X, Model Y, and 2017-2022 Model 3 vehicles. The Boombox function allows sounds to be played through an external speaker while the vehicle is in motion, which may obscure the Pedestrian Warning System (PWS) sounds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles."
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: SB-22-00-003
Recall Date: Feb 4, 2022
Tesla, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model S and Model X, 2017-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. The audible chime may not activate when the vehicle starts and the driver has not buckled their seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: SB-22-00-002
Recall Date: Feb 1, 2022
Tesla, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Model S and Model X, 2017-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. The "rolling stop" functionality available as part of the Full Self-Driving (Beta) software may allow the vehicle to travel through an all-way stop intersection without first coming to a stop.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: SB-22-00-001
Recall Date: Jan 27, 2022
Tesla, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling all 2017-2020 Model 3 vehicles. The rearview camera cable harness may be damaged by the opening and closing of the trunk lid, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: SB-21-17-008
Recall Date: Dec 21, 2021
Tesla, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Model S, Model 3, Model X, and 2020-2021 Model Y vehicles operating software version 2021.36.5.2. A communication error may cause false forward-collision warning (FCW) or unexpected activation of the automatic emergency brake (AEB) system.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Mfg Campaign: SB-21-00-004
Recall Date: Oct 29, 2021
Tesla, Inc.
Safety Issue:
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Model 3 and 2019-2021 Model Y vehicles. One or both fasteners that secure the front seat shoulder belt to the b-pillar may not be properly attached.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: SB-21-20-001
Recall Date: May 25, 2021
Consumer Complaints
1.5K ComplaintsTesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Consequences:
1. BACKUP CAMERA OCCASIONALLY GOES BLACK, RENDERING IT USELESS. OCCURS SPORADICALLY. 2. CHARGING PORT MALFUNCTION, WILL NOT OPEN WHEN TRYING TO CHARGE VEHICLE. 3. CENTER SCREEN OCCASIONALLY NON-RESPONSIVE,
Corrective Action:
1. BACKUP CAMERA OCCASIONALLY GOES BLACK, RENDERING IT USELESS. OCCURS SPORADICALLY. 2. CHARGING PORT MALFUNCTION, WILL NOT OPEN WHEN TRYING TO CHARGE VEHICLE. 3. CENTER SCREEN OCCASIONALLY NON-RESPONSIVE,
Additional Notes:
1. BACKUP CAMERA OCCASIONALLY GOES BLACK, RENDERING IT USELESS. OCCURS SPORADICALLY. 2. CHARGING PORT MALFUNCTION, WILL NOT OPEN WHEN TRYING TO CHARGE VEHICLE. 3. CENTER SCREEN OCCASIONALLY NON-RESPONSIVE,
Mfg Campaign: 11388602
Recall Date: Jan 17, 2021
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
-MULTIPLE TIMES THAT THE SCREEN HAS GONE BLACK WHILE ACTIVELY DRIVING THE CAR (BOTH ON CITY STREETS AND HIGHWAY) -EPISODES WHERE THE SCREEN IS UNRESPONSIVE; THUS, BEING UNABLE TO USE ANY FUNCTIONS OF THE CAR USING THE TOUCHSCREEN BOTH WHILE STATIONARY AND WHILE DRIVING THE CAR -CAR NOT REBOOTING/RESETTING DESPITE MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS WHILE STATIONARY -CAR SOUNDS SUDDENLY BEING CUT OFF WHILE DRIVING- UNABLE TO HEAR TURN SIGNAL, GPS, ETC-AND WHILE DRIVING -CAR/SYSTEM IMPLEMENTS AUTO-CORRECTION MEASURE TO REPOSITION THE CAR THINKING THE CAR IS DEPARTING FROM THE LANE, WHEN IN FACT, THE CAR IS NOT SWERVING OR TRYING TO DO A LANE SWITCH (CAR IS DRIVING IN LANE ON A HIGHWAY). DUE TO THIS FAULTY SYSTEM, CAR HAS UNSAFELY DRIFTED WHILE IN MOTION AND DOES NOT LET HUMAN GUIDANCE TRUMP THIS MECHANICAL ERROR.
Corrective Action:
-MULTIPLE TIMES THAT THE SCREEN HAS GONE BLACK WHILE ACTIVELY DRIVING THE CAR (BOTH ON CITY STREETS AND HIGHWAY) -EPISODES WHERE THE SCREEN IS UNRESPONSIVE; THUS, BEING UNABLE TO USE ANY FUNCTIONS OF THE CAR USING THE TOUCHSCREEN BOTH WHILE STATIONARY AND WHILE DRIVING THE CAR -CAR NOT REBOOTING/RESETTING DESPITE MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS WHILE STATIONARY -CAR SOUNDS SUDDENLY BEING CUT OFF WHILE DRIVING- UNABLE TO HEAR TURN SIGNAL, GPS, ETC-AND WHILE DRIVING -CAR/SYSTEM IMPLEMENTS AUTO-CORRECTION MEASURE TO REPOSITION THE CAR THINKING THE CAR IS DEPARTING FROM THE LANE, WHEN IN FACT, THE CAR IS NOT SWERVING OR TRYING TO DO A LANE SWITCH (CAR IS DRIVING IN LANE ON A HIGHWAY). DUE TO THIS FAULTY SYSTEM, CAR HAS UNSAFELY DRIFTED WHILE IN MOTION AND DOES NOT LET HUMAN GUIDANCE TRUMP THIS MECHANICAL ERROR.
Additional Notes:
-MULTIPLE TIMES THAT THE SCREEN HAS GONE BLACK WHILE ACTIVELY DRIVING THE CAR (BOTH ON CITY STREETS AND HIGHWAY) -EPISODES WHERE THE SCREEN IS UNRESPONSIVE; THUS, BEING UNABLE TO USE ANY FUNCTIONS OF THE CAR USING THE TOUCHSCREEN BOTH WHILE STATIONARY AND WHILE DRIVING THE CAR -CAR NOT REBOOTING/RESETTING DESPITE MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS WHILE STATIONARY -CAR SOUNDS SUDDENLY BEING CUT OFF WHILE DRIVING- UNABLE TO HEAR TURN SIGNAL, GPS, ETC-AND WHILE DRIVING -CAR/SYSTEM IMPLEMENTS AUTO-CORRECTION MEASURE TO REPOSITION THE CAR THINKING THE CAR IS DEPARTING FROM THE LANE, WHEN IN FACT, THE CAR IS NOT SWERVING OR TRYING TO DO A LANE SWITCH (CAR IS DRIVING IN LANE ON A HIGHWAY). DUE TO THIS FAULTY SYSTEM, CAR HAS UNSAFELY DRIFTED WHILE IN MOTION AND DOES NOT LET HUMAN GUIDANCE TRUMP THIS MECHANICAL ERROR.
Mfg Campaign: 11387246
Recall Date: Jan 8, 2021
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING
Potential Consequences:
-MULTIPLE TIMES THAT THE SCREEN HAS GONE BLACK WHILE ACTIVELY DRIVING THE CAR (BOTH ON CITY STREETS AND HIGHWAY) -EPISODES WHERE THE SCREEN IS UNRESPONSIVE; THUS, BEING UNABLE TO USE ANY FUNCTIONS OF THE CAR USING THE TOUCHSCREEN BOTH WHILE STATIONARY AND WHILE DRIVING THE CAR -CAR NOT REBOOTING/RESETTING DESPITE MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS WHILE STATIONARY -CAR SOUNDS SUDDENLY BEING CUT OFF WHILE DRIVING- UNABLE TO HEAR TURN SIGNAL, GPS, ETC-AND WHILE DRIVING -CAR/SYSTEM IMPLEMENTS AUTO-CORRECTION MEASURE TO REPOSITION THE CAR THINKING THE CAR IS DEPARTING FROM THE LANE, WHEN IN FACT, THE CAR IS NOT SWERVING OR TRYING TO DO A LANE SWITCH (CAR IS DRIVING IN LANE ON A HIGHWAY). DUE TO THIS FAULTY SYSTEM, CAR HAS UNSAFELY DRIFTED WHILE IN MOTION AND DOES NOT LET HUMAN GUIDANCE TRUMP THIS MECHANICAL ERROR.
Corrective Action:
-MULTIPLE TIMES THAT THE SCREEN HAS GONE BLACK WHILE ACTIVELY DRIVING THE CAR (BOTH ON CITY STREETS AND HIGHWAY) -EPISODES WHERE THE SCREEN IS UNRESPONSIVE; THUS, BEING UNABLE TO USE ANY FUNCTIONS OF THE CAR USING THE TOUCHSCREEN BOTH WHILE STATIONARY AND WHILE DRIVING THE CAR -CAR NOT REBOOTING/RESETTING DESPITE MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS WHILE STATIONARY -CAR SOUNDS SUDDENLY BEING CUT OFF WHILE DRIVING- UNABLE TO HEAR TURN SIGNAL, GPS, ETC-AND WHILE DRIVING -CAR/SYSTEM IMPLEMENTS AUTO-CORRECTION MEASURE TO REPOSITION THE CAR THINKING THE CAR IS DEPARTING FROM THE LANE, WHEN IN FACT, THE CAR IS NOT SWERVING OR TRYING TO DO A LANE SWITCH (CAR IS DRIVING IN LANE ON A HIGHWAY). DUE TO THIS FAULTY SYSTEM, CAR HAS UNSAFELY DRIFTED WHILE IN MOTION AND DOES NOT LET HUMAN GUIDANCE TRUMP THIS MECHANICAL ERROR.
Additional Notes:
-MULTIPLE TIMES THAT THE SCREEN HAS GONE BLACK WHILE ACTIVELY DRIVING THE CAR (BOTH ON CITY STREETS AND HIGHWAY) -EPISODES WHERE THE SCREEN IS UNRESPONSIVE; THUS, BEING UNABLE TO USE ANY FUNCTIONS OF THE CAR USING THE TOUCHSCREEN BOTH WHILE STATIONARY AND WHILE DRIVING THE CAR -CAR NOT REBOOTING/RESETTING DESPITE MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS WHILE STATIONARY -CAR SOUNDS SUDDENLY BEING CUT OFF WHILE DRIVING- UNABLE TO HEAR TURN SIGNAL, GPS, ETC-AND WHILE DRIVING -CAR/SYSTEM IMPLEMENTS AUTO-CORRECTION MEASURE TO REPOSITION THE CAR THINKING THE CAR IS DEPARTING FROM THE LANE, WHEN IN FACT, THE CAR IS NOT SWERVING OR TRYING TO DO A LANE SWITCH (CAR IS DRIVING IN LANE ON A HIGHWAY). DUE TO THIS FAULTY SYSTEM, CAR HAS UNSAFELY DRIFTED WHILE IN MOTION AND DOES NOT LET HUMAN GUIDANCE TRUMP THIS MECHANICAL ERROR.
Mfg Campaign: 11387246
Recall Date: Jan 8, 2021
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
LANE DEPARTURE: ASSIST
Potential Consequences:
-MULTIPLE TIMES THAT THE SCREEN HAS GONE BLACK WHILE ACTIVELY DRIVING THE CAR (BOTH ON CITY STREETS AND HIGHWAY) -EPISODES WHERE THE SCREEN IS UNRESPONSIVE; THUS, BEING UNABLE TO USE ANY FUNCTIONS OF THE CAR USING THE TOUCHSCREEN BOTH WHILE STATIONARY AND WHILE DRIVING THE CAR -CAR NOT REBOOTING/RESETTING DESPITE MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS WHILE STATIONARY -CAR SOUNDS SUDDENLY BEING CUT OFF WHILE DRIVING- UNABLE TO HEAR TURN SIGNAL, GPS, ETC-AND WHILE DRIVING -CAR/SYSTEM IMPLEMENTS AUTO-CORRECTION MEASURE TO REPOSITION THE CAR THINKING THE CAR IS DEPARTING FROM THE LANE, WHEN IN FACT, THE CAR IS NOT SWERVING OR TRYING TO DO A LANE SWITCH (CAR IS DRIVING IN LANE ON A HIGHWAY). DUE TO THIS FAULTY SYSTEM, CAR HAS UNSAFELY DRIFTED WHILE IN MOTION AND DOES NOT LET HUMAN GUIDANCE TRUMP THIS MECHANICAL ERROR.
Corrective Action:
-MULTIPLE TIMES THAT THE SCREEN HAS GONE BLACK WHILE ACTIVELY DRIVING THE CAR (BOTH ON CITY STREETS AND HIGHWAY) -EPISODES WHERE THE SCREEN IS UNRESPONSIVE; THUS, BEING UNABLE TO USE ANY FUNCTIONS OF THE CAR USING THE TOUCHSCREEN BOTH WHILE STATIONARY AND WHILE DRIVING THE CAR -CAR NOT REBOOTING/RESETTING DESPITE MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS WHILE STATIONARY -CAR SOUNDS SUDDENLY BEING CUT OFF WHILE DRIVING- UNABLE TO HEAR TURN SIGNAL, GPS, ETC-AND WHILE DRIVING -CAR/SYSTEM IMPLEMENTS AUTO-CORRECTION MEASURE TO REPOSITION THE CAR THINKING THE CAR IS DEPARTING FROM THE LANE, WHEN IN FACT, THE CAR IS NOT SWERVING OR TRYING TO DO A LANE SWITCH (CAR IS DRIVING IN LANE ON A HIGHWAY). DUE TO THIS FAULTY SYSTEM, CAR HAS UNSAFELY DRIFTED WHILE IN MOTION AND DOES NOT LET HUMAN GUIDANCE TRUMP THIS MECHANICAL ERROR.
Additional Notes:
-MULTIPLE TIMES THAT THE SCREEN HAS GONE BLACK WHILE ACTIVELY DRIVING THE CAR (BOTH ON CITY STREETS AND HIGHWAY) -EPISODES WHERE THE SCREEN IS UNRESPONSIVE; THUS, BEING UNABLE TO USE ANY FUNCTIONS OF THE CAR USING THE TOUCHSCREEN BOTH WHILE STATIONARY AND WHILE DRIVING THE CAR -CAR NOT REBOOTING/RESETTING DESPITE MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS WHILE STATIONARY -CAR SOUNDS SUDDENLY BEING CUT OFF WHILE DRIVING- UNABLE TO HEAR TURN SIGNAL, GPS, ETC-AND WHILE DRIVING -CAR/SYSTEM IMPLEMENTS AUTO-CORRECTION MEASURE TO REPOSITION THE CAR THINKING THE CAR IS DEPARTING FROM THE LANE, WHEN IN FACT, THE CAR IS NOT SWERVING OR TRYING TO DO A LANE SWITCH (CAR IS DRIVING IN LANE ON A HIGHWAY). DUE TO THIS FAULTY SYSTEM, CAR HAS UNSAFELY DRIFTED WHILE IN MOTION AND DOES NOT LET HUMAN GUIDANCE TRUMP THIS MECHANICAL ERROR.
Mfg Campaign: 11387246
Recall Date: Jan 8, 2021
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Potential Consequences:
RANDOM CRACK APPEARED IN LATE MARCH, EARLY APRIL 2019 IN MIDDLE OF WINDSHIELD ~4-5" LONG. NO VISIBLE CHIP. AFTER COMPLAINT THAT WINDSHIELD CRACKED FOR NO REASON, WE ENDED PAYING REPAIR OUT OF POCKET. SERVICE CENTER DIDN'T AGREE IT AS WARRANTY ITEM. WINDSHIELD REPLACEMENT COST (TOTAL) WAS $1023.26. INVOICE NUMBER 3000S0000056579. NOTICED 4" CRACK IN MIDDLE/LEFT SIDE OF BACK WINDOW ON OCTOBER 2020. HAS TAKEN CAR TWICE TO REPAIR AND THEY DON'T AGREE IT'S WARRANTY ITEM AGAIN. NO CHIP. THERE APPEARS TO BE PART QUALITY ISSUE OR STRUCTURAL DESIGN FLAW CAUSING WINDOWS TO CRACK.
Corrective Action:
RANDOM CRACK APPEARED IN LATE MARCH, EARLY APRIL 2019 IN MIDDLE OF WINDSHIELD ~4-5" LONG. NO VISIBLE CHIP. AFTER COMPLAINT THAT WINDSHIELD CRACKED FOR NO REASON, WE ENDED PAYING REPAIR OUT OF POCKET. SERVICE CENTER DIDN'T AGREE IT AS WARRANTY ITEM. WINDSHIELD REPLACEMENT COST (TOTAL) WAS $1023.26. INVOICE NUMBER 3000S0000056579. NOTICED 4" CRACK IN MIDDLE/LEFT SIDE OF BACK WINDOW ON OCTOBER 2020. HAS TAKEN CAR TWICE TO REPAIR AND THEY DON'T AGREE IT'S WARRANTY ITEM AGAIN. NO CHIP. THERE APPEARS TO BE PART QUALITY ISSUE OR STRUCTURAL DESIGN FLAW CAUSING WINDOWS TO CRACK.
Additional Notes:
RANDOM CRACK APPEARED IN LATE MARCH, EARLY APRIL 2019 IN MIDDLE OF WINDSHIELD ~4-5" LONG. NO VISIBLE CHIP. AFTER COMPLAINT THAT WINDSHIELD CRACKED FOR NO REASON, WE ENDED PAYING REPAIR OUT OF POCKET. SERVICE CENTER DIDN'T AGREE IT AS WARRANTY ITEM. WINDSHIELD REPLACEMENT COST (TOTAL) WAS $1023.26. INVOICE NUMBER 3000S0000056579. NOTICED 4" CRACK IN MIDDLE/LEFT SIDE OF BACK WINDOW ON OCTOBER 2020. HAS TAKEN CAR TWICE TO REPAIR AND THEY DON'T AGREE IT'S WARRANTY ITEM AGAIN. NO CHIP. THERE APPEARS TO BE PART QUALITY ISSUE OR STRUCTURAL DESIGN FLAW CAUSING WINDOWS TO CRACK.
Mfg Campaign: 11387003
Recall Date: Jan 7, 2021
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
CAR INTERFACE BUGGED OUT AND WOULD NOT RECOGNIZE WITH THE PHONE KEY OR KEY CARD TO START AFTER ENTERING THE PARKED VEHICLE. TOUCH SCREEN FLASHED ON AND OFF. ATTEMPTED RESETS TO NO AVAIL. SYSTEM WOULD RANDOMLY SHUT ITSELF OFF AND NOT TURN BACK ON.
Corrective Action:
CAR INTERFACE BUGGED OUT AND WOULD NOT RECOGNIZE WITH THE PHONE KEY OR KEY CARD TO START AFTER ENTERING THE PARKED VEHICLE. TOUCH SCREEN FLASHED ON AND OFF. ATTEMPTED RESETS TO NO AVAIL. SYSTEM WOULD RANDOMLY SHUT ITSELF OFF AND NOT TURN BACK ON.
Additional Notes:
CAR INTERFACE BUGGED OUT AND WOULD NOT RECOGNIZE WITH THE PHONE KEY OR KEY CARD TO START AFTER ENTERING THE PARKED VEHICLE. TOUCH SCREEN FLASHED ON AND OFF. ATTEMPTED RESETS TO NO AVAIL. SYSTEM WOULD RANDOMLY SHUT ITSELF OFF AND NOT TURN BACK ON.
Mfg Campaign: 11384309
Recall Date: Dec 20, 2020
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
CAR INTERFACE BUGGED OUT AND WOULD NOT RECOGNIZE WITH THE PHONE KEY OR KEY CARD TO START AFTER ENTERING THE PARKED VEHICLE. TOUCH SCREEN FLASHED ON AND OFF. ATTEMPTED RESETS TO NO AVAIL. SYSTEM WOULD RANDOMLY SHUT ITSELF OFF AND NOT TURN BACK ON.
Corrective Action:
CAR INTERFACE BUGGED OUT AND WOULD NOT RECOGNIZE WITH THE PHONE KEY OR KEY CARD TO START AFTER ENTERING THE PARKED VEHICLE. TOUCH SCREEN FLASHED ON AND OFF. ATTEMPTED RESETS TO NO AVAIL. SYSTEM WOULD RANDOMLY SHUT ITSELF OFF AND NOT TURN BACK ON.
Additional Notes:
CAR INTERFACE BUGGED OUT AND WOULD NOT RECOGNIZE WITH THE PHONE KEY OR KEY CARD TO START AFTER ENTERING THE PARKED VEHICLE. TOUCH SCREEN FLASHED ON AND OFF. ATTEMPTED RESETS TO NO AVAIL. SYSTEM WOULD RANDOMLY SHUT ITSELF OFF AND NOT TURN BACK ON.
Mfg Campaign: 11384309
Recall Date: Dec 20, 2020
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
HERE IS ANOTHER TESLA IN THE JUNKYARD. HTTPS://WWW.IAAI.COM/VEHICLEDETAILS/38425126?ROWNUMBER=2 IT HAS NOT BEEN IN A COLLISION. THE ONLY DAMAGE IS TO THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE WHEEL WELL. THE TREAD ON THE TIRE IS COMPLETELY WORN AWAY BECAUSE THE SUSPENSION GIBLETS SNAPPED WHILST THE CAR WAS IN MOTION AND THE WHEEL THEN MOVED BACK AND RUBBED AGAINST THE BODYWORK. DRIVER GOT LUCKY THIS TIME. HE COULD EASILY HAVE BEEN KILLED OR INJURED. WOULD YOU PLEASE GET THESE TENT BUILT DEATHTRAPS OFF THE ROADS RIGHT NOW. THANK YOU. KEEF
Corrective Action:
HERE IS ANOTHER TESLA IN THE JUNKYARD. HTTPS://WWW.IAAI.COM/VEHICLEDETAILS/38425126?ROWNUMBER=2 IT HAS NOT BEEN IN A COLLISION. THE ONLY DAMAGE IS TO THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE WHEEL WELL. THE TREAD ON THE TIRE IS COMPLETELY WORN AWAY BECAUSE THE SUSPENSION GIBLETS SNAPPED WHILST THE CAR WAS IN MOTION AND THE WHEEL THEN MOVED BACK AND RUBBED AGAINST THE BODYWORK. DRIVER GOT LUCKY THIS TIME. HE COULD EASILY HAVE BEEN KILLED OR INJURED. WOULD YOU PLEASE GET THESE TENT BUILT DEATHTRAPS OFF THE ROADS RIGHT NOW. THANK YOU. KEEF
Additional Notes:
HERE IS ANOTHER TESLA IN THE JUNKYARD. HTTPS://WWW.IAAI.COM/VEHICLEDETAILS/38425126?ROWNUMBER=2 IT HAS NOT BEEN IN A COLLISION. THE ONLY DAMAGE IS TO THE FRONT DRIVERS SIDE WHEEL WELL. THE TREAD ON THE TIRE IS COMPLETELY WORN AWAY BECAUSE THE SUSPENSION GIBLETS SNAPPED WHILST THE CAR WAS IN MOTION AND THE WHEEL THEN MOVED BACK AND RUBBED AGAINST THE BODYWORK. DRIVER GOT LUCKY THIS TIME. HE COULD EASILY HAVE BEEN KILLED OR INJURED. WOULD YOU PLEASE GET THESE TENT BUILT DEATHTRAPS OFF THE ROADS RIGHT NOW. THANK YOU. KEEF
Mfg Campaign: 11383778
Recall Date: Dec 16, 2020
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
THE CONTROL ARMS AND LINKS FOR THE CAR KEEPS FAILING. I HAVE TAKEN IT INTO TESLA ON 3 TIMES NOW TO HAVE THESE REPAIRS MADE AND THE CAR IS ONLY 2 YEARS OLD WITH 40K MILES.
Corrective Action:
THE CONTROL ARMS AND LINKS FOR THE CAR KEEPS FAILING. I HAVE TAKEN IT INTO TESLA ON 3 TIMES NOW TO HAVE THESE REPAIRS MADE AND THE CAR IS ONLY 2 YEARS OLD WITH 40K MILES.
Additional Notes:
THE CONTROL ARMS AND LINKS FOR THE CAR KEEPS FAILING. I HAVE TAKEN IT INTO TESLA ON 3 TIMES NOW TO HAVE THESE REPAIRS MADE AND THE CAR IS ONLY 2 YEARS OLD WITH 40K MILES.
Mfg Campaign: 11383115
Recall Date: Dec 12, 2020
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
WHILE I WAS PARKING, THE CAR IT UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATED AND JUMP OVER THE SIDE WALK AND CRASH ITSELF INTO THE BUILDING AND DESTROYED THE FACE OF THE BUILDING AND THE CAR. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED FROM THE IMPACT OF THE CAR.
Corrective Action:
WHILE I WAS PARKING, THE CAR IT UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATED AND JUMP OVER THE SIDE WALK AND CRASH ITSELF INTO THE BUILDING AND DESTROYED THE FACE OF THE BUILDING AND THE CAR. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED FROM THE IMPACT OF THE CAR.
Additional Notes:
WHILE I WAS PARKING, THE CAR IT UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATED AND JUMP OVER THE SIDE WALK AND CRASH ITSELF INTO THE BUILDING AND DESTROYED THE FACE OF THE BUILDING AND THE CAR. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED FROM THE IMPACT OF THE CAR.
Mfg Campaign: 11383180
Recall Date: Dec 12, 2020
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
POWER TRAIN
Potential Consequences:
WHILE I WAS PARKING, THE CAR IT UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATED AND JUMP OVER THE SIDE WALK AND CRASH ITSELF INTO THE BUILDING AND DESTROYED THE FACE OF THE BUILDING AND THE CAR. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED FROM THE IMPACT OF THE CAR.
Corrective Action:
WHILE I WAS PARKING, THE CAR IT UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATED AND JUMP OVER THE SIDE WALK AND CRASH ITSELF INTO THE BUILDING AND DESTROYED THE FACE OF THE BUILDING AND THE CAR. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED FROM THE IMPACT OF THE CAR.
Additional Notes:
WHILE I WAS PARKING, THE CAR IT UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATED AND JUMP OVER THE SIDE WALK AND CRASH ITSELF INTO THE BUILDING AND DESTROYED THE FACE OF THE BUILDING AND THE CAR. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED FROM THE IMPACT OF THE CAR.
Mfg Campaign: 11383180
Recall Date: Dec 12, 2020
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Consequences:
WHILE I WAS PARKING, THE CAR IT UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATED AND JUMP OVER THE SIDE WALK AND CRASH ITSELF INTO THE BUILDING AND DESTROYED THE FACE OF THE BUILDING AND THE CAR. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED FROM THE IMPACT OF THE CAR.
Corrective Action:
WHILE I WAS PARKING, THE CAR IT UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATED AND JUMP OVER THE SIDE WALK AND CRASH ITSELF INTO THE BUILDING AND DESTROYED THE FACE OF THE BUILDING AND THE CAR. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED FROM THE IMPACT OF THE CAR.
Additional Notes:
WHILE I WAS PARKING, THE CAR IT UNEXPECTEDLY ACCELERATED AND JUMP OVER THE SIDE WALK AND CRASH ITSELF INTO THE BUILDING AND DESTROYED THE FACE OF THE BUILDING AND THE CAR. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED FROM THE IMPACT OF THE CAR.
Mfg Campaign: 11383180
Recall Date: Dec 12, 2020
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Potential Consequences:
REAR CAMERA FREQUENTLY FAILS RANGING IN DURATION OF FAILURE FROM A FEW SECONDS, TO HOURS, TO DAYS. CAMERA OCCASIONALLY WILL WORK, BUT FLICKER BETWEEN ON AND OFF. THIS FAILURE OCCURS BOTH WHILE IN MOTION AND STATIONARY. IT PRESENTS A HAZARD WHENEVER REVERSING/CHECKING SURROUNDINGS OF THE CAR. MULTIPLE SERVICE ATTEMPTS HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE.
Corrective Action:
REAR CAMERA FREQUENTLY FAILS RANGING IN DURATION OF FAILURE FROM A FEW SECONDS, TO HOURS, TO DAYS. CAMERA OCCASIONALLY WILL WORK, BUT FLICKER BETWEEN ON AND OFF. THIS FAILURE OCCURS BOTH WHILE IN MOTION AND STATIONARY. IT PRESENTS A HAZARD WHENEVER REVERSING/CHECKING SURROUNDINGS OF THE CAR. MULTIPLE SERVICE ATTEMPTS HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE.
Additional Notes:
REAR CAMERA FREQUENTLY FAILS RANGING IN DURATION OF FAILURE FROM A FEW SECONDS, TO HOURS, TO DAYS. CAMERA OCCASIONALLY WILL WORK, BUT FLICKER BETWEEN ON AND OFF. THIS FAILURE OCCURS BOTH WHILE IN MOTION AND STATIONARY. IT PRESENTS A HAZARD WHENEVER REVERSING/CHECKING SURROUNDINGS OF THE CAR. MULTIPLE SERVICE ATTEMPTS HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO RESOLVE THIS ISSUE.
Mfg Campaign: 11378166
Recall Date: Dec 6, 2020
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
FRONT DRIVER SUSPENSION EXPERIENCED DAMAGE FROM A LOW SPEED TURN INTO A PARKING LOT. THE CAR HAD A CONTINUOUS SQUEAK FROM THE FRONT RIGHT SIDE WHILE DRIVING AFTER THE EVENT. I CALLED TESLA SERVICE AND THEY CAME ON SITE TO DO A DIAGNOSTIC. THEY FOUND A MAJOR ISSUE WITH THE FRONT DRIVER SUSPENSION AND FOUND THAT IT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DIAGNOSTIC AND REPAIR WERE FREE.
Corrective Action:
FRONT DRIVER SUSPENSION EXPERIENCED DAMAGE FROM A LOW SPEED TURN INTO A PARKING LOT. THE CAR HAD A CONTINUOUS SQUEAK FROM THE FRONT RIGHT SIDE WHILE DRIVING AFTER THE EVENT. I CALLED TESLA SERVICE AND THEY CAME ON SITE TO DO A DIAGNOSTIC. THEY FOUND A MAJOR ISSUE WITH THE FRONT DRIVER SUSPENSION AND FOUND THAT IT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DIAGNOSTIC AND REPAIR WERE FREE.
Additional Notes:
FRONT DRIVER SUSPENSION EXPERIENCED DAMAGE FROM A LOW SPEED TURN INTO A PARKING LOT. THE CAR HAD A CONTINUOUS SQUEAK FROM THE FRONT RIGHT SIDE WHILE DRIVING AFTER THE EVENT. I CALLED TESLA SERVICE AND THEY CAME ON SITE TO DO A DIAGNOSTIC. THEY FOUND A MAJOR ISSUE WITH THE FRONT DRIVER SUSPENSION AND FOUND THAT IT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE DIAGNOSTIC AND REPAIR WERE FREE.
Mfg Campaign: 11377757
Recall Date: Dec 3, 2020
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
I AM HAVING ISSUES TWICE IN 2 YEARS MY UPPER CONTROL ARM IS MAKING VERY BAD NOISE WHILE DRIVING THEN GET IT REPLACED THEN FROM RIGHT SIDE FAILED AGAIN AND KEEP MAKING NOISE WHILE DRIVING THEN I GOT THIS REPLACED. I NEVER HAD THIS TYPE OF ISSUES BEFORE IN LAST 30 YEARS FOR NEW CARS. ONCE IT HAPPENED AT 15,000 MILES THEN AGAIN AROUND 35,000 MILES. NOW MAY BE SOON AGAIN. THANKS ANIL
Corrective Action:
I AM HAVING ISSUES TWICE IN 2 YEARS MY UPPER CONTROL ARM IS MAKING VERY BAD NOISE WHILE DRIVING THEN GET IT REPLACED THEN FROM RIGHT SIDE FAILED AGAIN AND KEEP MAKING NOISE WHILE DRIVING THEN I GOT THIS REPLACED. I NEVER HAD THIS TYPE OF ISSUES BEFORE IN LAST 30 YEARS FOR NEW CARS. ONCE IT HAPPENED AT 15,000 MILES THEN AGAIN AROUND 35,000 MILES. NOW MAY BE SOON AGAIN. THANKS ANIL
Additional Notes:
I AM HAVING ISSUES TWICE IN 2 YEARS MY UPPER CONTROL ARM IS MAKING VERY BAD NOISE WHILE DRIVING THEN GET IT REPLACED THEN FROM RIGHT SIDE FAILED AGAIN AND KEEP MAKING NOISE WHILE DRIVING THEN I GOT THIS REPLACED. I NEVER HAD THIS TYPE OF ISSUES BEFORE IN LAST 30 YEARS FOR NEW CARS. ONCE IT HAPPENED AT 15,000 MILES THEN AGAIN AROUND 35,000 MILES. NOW MAY BE SOON AGAIN. THANKS ANIL
Mfg Campaign: 11376861
Recall Date: Nov 28, 2020
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
WHEELS
Potential Consequences:
WE HAVE A 2018 TESLA MODEL 3, PURCHASED NEW IN LATE JULY 2018, WHICH CURRENTLY HAS ABOUT 32,000 MILES. WE HAVE NOW HAD 8 FLAT TIRES IN THE SPAN OF 26 MONTHS OR ON AVERAGE ONE EVERY 4,000 MILES, ALL BY PUNCTURE. WE LIVE AND DRIVE IN THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA. OUR OTHER VEHICLES HAVE GONE 10+ YEARS WITHOUT A FLAT TIRE SO THE TESLA FLAT TIRES ARE NOT DUE TO THE AREA WE LIVE IN.. ON OUR TESLA WE HAVE HAD TO REPLACE 7 TIRES, 5 WITH ASSISTANCE FROM MICHELIN AT A TOTAL OUT OF POCKET COST OF ABOUT $2,000. PLUS MUCH TIME, PAIN AND SUFFERING. THE FLAT TIRE ISSUE IS AN OBVIOUS DESIGN FLAW AS TESLA SPECS AND DELIVERS THE CAR WITH MICHELIN 235/45R18XL 98W MIC PRIMACY TIRES THAT ARE PRONE TO PUNCTURE DUE TO THE WEIGHT OF THE VEHICLE, THE LOW PROFILE SOFT RUBBER TIRE AND THE CAR DOES NOT COME WITH A SPARE TIRE. WE HAVE TALKED AT LENGTH WITH TESLA SERVICE AND THEY ADMIT THAT THE CAR IS A 'FLAT TIRE MAGNET' AS IT IS ONE OF THE HEAVIEST VEHICLES ON THE ROAD, THE LOW PROFILE PERFORMANCE TIRES ARE PUNCTURE PRONE AND FLAT TIRES ARE THE MOST COMMON REPAIR. WE HAVE BEEN STRANDED SEVERAL TIMES DUE TO GETTING A FLAT IN AN AREA WITH POOR CELL PHONE COVERAGE, WHICH MEANS YOU ARE BASICALLY HITCH HIKING. ON 2 OCCASIONS WE WERE ON A FREEWAY IN THE FAST OR SECOND LANE WHEN THE PUNCTURE OCCURRED AND THE VEHICLE AUTOMATICALLY SLOWED DOWN WITH ALARMS SCREECHING FORCING DRIVERS BEHIND US TO PASS ON THE RIGHT PRECLUDING US FROM PULLING OVER FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME, WHICH DESTROYED THE FLAT TIRE, REQUIRING REPLACEMENT. THIS WAS AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION AND LEFT MY WIFE AND I TERRIFIED. WE NO LONGER TRUST THE VEHICLE FOR TRIPS OUTSIDE OF OUR IMMEDIATE AREA.
Corrective Action:
WE HAVE A 2018 TESLA MODEL 3, PURCHASED NEW IN LATE JULY 2018, WHICH CURRENTLY HAS ABOUT 32,000 MILES. WE HAVE NOW HAD 8 FLAT TIRES IN THE SPAN OF 26 MONTHS OR ON AVERAGE ONE EVERY 4,000 MILES, ALL BY PUNCTURE. WE LIVE AND DRIVE IN THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA. OUR OTHER VEHICLES HAVE GONE 10+ YEARS WITHOUT A FLAT TIRE SO THE TESLA FLAT TIRES ARE NOT DUE TO THE AREA WE LIVE IN.. ON OUR TESLA WE HAVE HAD TO REPLACE 7 TIRES, 5 WITH ASSISTANCE FROM MICHELIN AT A TOTAL OUT OF POCKET COST OF ABOUT $2,000. PLUS MUCH TIME, PAIN AND SUFFERING. THE FLAT TIRE ISSUE IS AN OBVIOUS DESIGN FLAW AS TESLA SPECS AND DELIVERS THE CAR WITH MICHELIN 235/45R18XL 98W MIC PRIMACY TIRES THAT ARE PRONE TO PUNCTURE DUE TO THE WEIGHT OF THE VEHICLE, THE LOW PROFILE SOFT RUBBER TIRE AND THE CAR DOES NOT COME WITH A SPARE TIRE. WE HAVE TALKED AT LENGTH WITH TESLA SERVICE AND THEY ADMIT THAT THE CAR IS A 'FLAT TIRE MAGNET' AS IT IS ONE OF THE HEAVIEST VEHICLES ON THE ROAD, THE LOW PROFILE PERFORMANCE TIRES ARE PUNCTURE PRONE AND FLAT TIRES ARE THE MOST COMMON REPAIR. WE HAVE BEEN STRANDED SEVERAL TIMES DUE TO GETTING A FLAT IN AN AREA WITH POOR CELL PHONE COVERAGE, WHICH MEANS YOU ARE BASICALLY HITCH HIKING. ON 2 OCCASIONS WE WERE ON A FREEWAY IN THE FAST OR SECOND LANE WHEN THE PUNCTURE OCCURRED AND THE VEHICLE AUTOMATICALLY SLOWED DOWN WITH ALARMS SCREECHING FORCING DRIVERS BEHIND US TO PASS ON THE RIGHT PRECLUDING US FROM PULLING OVER FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME, WHICH DESTROYED THE FLAT TIRE, REQUIRING REPLACEMENT. THIS WAS AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION AND LEFT MY WIFE AND I TERRIFIED. WE NO LONGER TRUST THE VEHICLE FOR TRIPS OUTSIDE OF OUR IMMEDIATE AREA.
Additional Notes:
WE HAVE A 2018 TESLA MODEL 3, PURCHASED NEW IN LATE JULY 2018, WHICH CURRENTLY HAS ABOUT 32,000 MILES. WE HAVE NOW HAD 8 FLAT TIRES IN THE SPAN OF 26 MONTHS OR ON AVERAGE ONE EVERY 4,000 MILES, ALL BY PUNCTURE. WE LIVE AND DRIVE IN THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA. OUR OTHER VEHICLES HAVE GONE 10+ YEARS WITHOUT A FLAT TIRE SO THE TESLA FLAT TIRES ARE NOT DUE TO THE AREA WE LIVE IN.. ON OUR TESLA WE HAVE HAD TO REPLACE 7 TIRES, 5 WITH ASSISTANCE FROM MICHELIN AT A TOTAL OUT OF POCKET COST OF ABOUT $2,000. PLUS MUCH TIME, PAIN AND SUFFERING. THE FLAT TIRE ISSUE IS AN OBVIOUS DESIGN FLAW AS TESLA SPECS AND DELIVERS THE CAR WITH MICHELIN 235/45R18XL 98W MIC PRIMACY TIRES THAT ARE PRONE TO PUNCTURE DUE TO THE WEIGHT OF THE VEHICLE, THE LOW PROFILE SOFT RUBBER TIRE AND THE CAR DOES NOT COME WITH A SPARE TIRE. WE HAVE TALKED AT LENGTH WITH TESLA SERVICE AND THEY ADMIT THAT THE CAR IS A 'FLAT TIRE MAGNET' AS IT IS ONE OF THE HEAVIEST VEHICLES ON THE ROAD, THE LOW PROFILE PERFORMANCE TIRES ARE PUNCTURE PRONE AND FLAT TIRES ARE THE MOST COMMON REPAIR. WE HAVE BEEN STRANDED SEVERAL TIMES DUE TO GETTING A FLAT IN AN AREA WITH POOR CELL PHONE COVERAGE, WHICH MEANS YOU ARE BASICALLY HITCH HIKING. ON 2 OCCASIONS WE WERE ON A FREEWAY IN THE FAST OR SECOND LANE WHEN THE PUNCTURE OCCURRED AND THE VEHICLE AUTOMATICALLY SLOWED DOWN WITH ALARMS SCREECHING FORCING DRIVERS BEHIND US TO PASS ON THE RIGHT PRECLUDING US FROM PULLING OVER FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME, WHICH DESTROYED THE FLAT TIRE, REQUIRING REPLACEMENT. THIS WAS AN EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION AND LEFT MY WIFE AND I TERRIFIED. WE NO LONGER TRUST THE VEHICLE FOR TRIPS OUTSIDE OF OUR IMMEDIATE AREA.
Mfg Campaign: 11376323
Recall Date: Nov 25, 2020
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
SUSPENSION
Potential Consequences:
HERE IS ANOTHER LOVELY TESLA MODEL 3 IN THE JUNKYARD. HTTPS://WWW.COPART.COM/LOT/56272480/PHOTOS/2018-TESLA-MODEL-3-CA-HAYWARD THE FRONT WHEEL SUSPENSION AND ASSOCIATED GIBLETS HAVE FALLEN TO BITS. IT IS COMPLETELY DISCOMBOBULATED. NO AIR-BAGS DEPLOYED, NO SIGN OF A COLLISION. JUST THE USUAL TESLA WHOMPY WHEEL FEATURE. MIGHT BE A GOOD IDEA FOR YOU TO ACTUALLY DO SOMETHING ABOUT THESE SHODDILY BUILT DEATH-TRAPS. REGARDS KEEF THE UNHINGED.
Corrective Action:
HERE IS ANOTHER LOVELY TESLA MODEL 3 IN THE JUNKYARD. HTTPS://WWW.COPART.COM/LOT/56272480/PHOTOS/2018-TESLA-MODEL-3-CA-HAYWARD THE FRONT WHEEL SUSPENSION AND ASSOCIATED GIBLETS HAVE FALLEN TO BITS. IT IS COMPLETELY DISCOMBOBULATED. NO AIR-BAGS DEPLOYED, NO SIGN OF A COLLISION. JUST THE USUAL TESLA WHOMPY WHEEL FEATURE. MIGHT BE A GOOD IDEA FOR YOU TO ACTUALLY DO SOMETHING ABOUT THESE SHODDILY BUILT DEATH-TRAPS. REGARDS KEEF THE UNHINGED.
Additional Notes:
HERE IS ANOTHER LOVELY TESLA MODEL 3 IN THE JUNKYARD. HTTPS://WWW.COPART.COM/LOT/56272480/PHOTOS/2018-TESLA-MODEL-3-CA-HAYWARD THE FRONT WHEEL SUSPENSION AND ASSOCIATED GIBLETS HAVE FALLEN TO BITS. IT IS COMPLETELY DISCOMBOBULATED. NO AIR-BAGS DEPLOYED, NO SIGN OF A COLLISION. JUST THE USUAL TESLA WHOMPY WHEEL FEATURE. MIGHT BE A GOOD IDEA FOR YOU TO ACTUALLY DO SOMETHING ABOUT THESE SHODDILY BUILT DEATH-TRAPS. REGARDS KEEF THE UNHINGED.
Mfg Campaign: 11375766
Recall Date: Nov 22, 2020
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
VEHICLE WILL EMERGENCY BRAKE ON HIGHWAY WITHOUT WARNING AND NO OTHER CARS AROUND. ALSO UNABLE TO ACCESS CHARGING PORT TO CHARGE VEHICLE.
Corrective Action:
VEHICLE WILL EMERGENCY BRAKE ON HIGHWAY WITHOUT WARNING AND NO OTHER CARS AROUND. ALSO UNABLE TO ACCESS CHARGING PORT TO CHARGE VEHICLE.
Additional Notes:
VEHICLE WILL EMERGENCY BRAKE ON HIGHWAY WITHOUT WARNING AND NO OTHER CARS AROUND. ALSO UNABLE TO ACCESS CHARGING PORT TO CHARGE VEHICLE.
Mfg Campaign: 11375587
Recall Date: Nov 20, 2020
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Potential Consequences:
VEHICLE WILL EMERGENCY BRAKE ON HIGHWAY WITHOUT WARNING AND NO OTHER CARS AROUND. ALSO UNABLE TO ACCESS CHARGING PORT TO CHARGE VEHICLE.
Corrective Action:
VEHICLE WILL EMERGENCY BRAKE ON HIGHWAY WITHOUT WARNING AND NO OTHER CARS AROUND. ALSO UNABLE TO ACCESS CHARGING PORT TO CHARGE VEHICLE.
Additional Notes:
VEHICLE WILL EMERGENCY BRAKE ON HIGHWAY WITHOUT WARNING AND NO OTHER CARS AROUND. ALSO UNABLE TO ACCESS CHARGING PORT TO CHARGE VEHICLE.
Mfg Campaign: 11375587
Recall Date: Nov 20, 2020
Tesla, Inc.
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
THREE SEPARATE PROBLEMS: (1) REAR CAMERA GOES BLACK WHEN BACKING UP. (2) FORWARD FACING CAMERA GIVES ERROR ON SCREEN "DRIVING VISUALIZATION TEMPORARILY DEGRADED" WHEN DRIVING. THIS HAPPENS ON ROAD AND FREEWAY. (3) SCREEN BECAME COMPLETELY UNRESPONSIVE TO INPUT. MAP DISPLAY WAS WORKING. FOLLOWING SOFTWARE RESET PROCEDURE FIXED THIS.
Corrective Action:
THREE SEPARATE PROBLEMS: (1) REAR CAMERA GOES BLACK WHEN BACKING UP. (2) FORWARD FACING CAMERA GIVES ERROR ON SCREEN "DRIVING VISUALIZATION TEMPORARILY DEGRADED" WHEN DRIVING. THIS HAPPENS ON ROAD AND FREEWAY. (3) SCREEN BECAME COMPLETELY UNRESPONSIVE TO INPUT. MAP DISPLAY WAS WORKING. FOLLOWING SOFTWARE RESET PROCEDURE FIXED THIS.
Additional Notes:
THREE SEPARATE PROBLEMS: (1) REAR CAMERA GOES BLACK WHEN BACKING UP. (2) FORWARD FACING CAMERA GIVES ERROR ON SCREEN "DRIVING VISUALIZATION TEMPORARILY DEGRADED" WHEN DRIVING. THIS HAPPENS ON ROAD AND FREEWAY. (3) SCREEN BECAME COMPLETELY UNRESPONSIVE TO INPUT. MAP DISPLAY WAS WORKING. FOLLOWING SOFTWARE RESET PROCEDURE FIXED THIS.
Mfg Campaign: 11374975
Recall Date: Nov 17, 2020
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